Rugby League World Cup pushed back until 2026, Kangaroo tours to return

The schedule will finally provide some clarity on the plan to grow the game beyond Australia and New Zealand.

“It is no secret that the Achilles heel for international rugby league for far too long has been the absence of an international calendar,” said IRL chair Troy Grant.

“The ad hoc nature of tournaments and international matches, and the absence of any clarity for nations, players and fans to plan their seasons, is over. The international calendar respects player workloads and…